A Book of Feelings

'Remarkable ... a good starting place to help children talk through their emotions.' Observer

'A warm and gentle narrative approach to emotions, perfect for sharing with children and simulating discussion.' The Bookseller

'A warm, gentle book for young children who sometimes struggle to express what they're feeling.' The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide

'As a gentle, perceptive and useful examination of feelings, this cannot be bettered. Through descriptions of the different feelings felt by two children, the book shows why, even though we are happy and loved, we might still feel cross, nervous or hurt. It provides reassurance that feelings of anger and jealousy are common to everyone, and that there are ways to manage them. Embarrassment, shyness and sadness are all covered and, as the author intended, it offers all children a way to think about the feelings they, and other people, have. Salvatore Rubbino’s illustrations have a looseness of line and are wonderfully lively and expressive. A book that is as beautiful as it is useful.' Love Reading 4 Kids

'McCardie effortlessly weaves an honest, subtle and accurate exploration of feelings into the narrative […] A great way to encourage children to understand how they sometimes feel.' Library Mice

'The vibrant, cuddly illustrations will delight young readers and the honest depictions of family arguments, sibling rivalry, night fears and teasing will be easily recognised in this loving, non-threatening springboard for identifying and discussing uncomfortable feelings.' Inis Reading Guide

'I got the feeling that this author and illustrator really understand children and have created a carefully thought out, perceptive, sensitive and well-written book that little ones will find fun, enjoyable and nurturing. A book to keep and a really useful addition to any family or classroom library. I can see it being a very helpful resource for counsellors or other professionals working with young children's emotional or behavioural health too.' The Bookbag

'This beautiful, fun-filled and sensitively written story, an invaluable tool for parents struggling to cope with children’s changing moods, is brought to life by Salvatore Rubbino’s eye-catching, lively and expressive illustrations. No home – or school – should be without this invaluable book.' Lancashire Evening Post

'Written text and illustrations work in harmony to communicate with sensitivity and subtlety.' The School Librarian

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